Teens Archives

There are days parenting can be frustrating. And I’ve had those moments when I’ve wanted to pull my hair out. But I am so thankful to be a mom.

So, grab a cup of coffee, and join me as we take our weary hearts before the Lord. Because, dear friend, prayer must be our first response as we...

Parenting teens is a joy and a privilege. We get the enormous honor of shepherding our kiddos through their final development stage to adulthood....

Standing on the other side of those tumultuous teen years, however, I’ve realized God isn’t asking us to shield our teens from this chaotic and...

They are braver than you know. They are capable of doing hard things. Yes, they most certainly will make choices that break your heart. But choose...

Sometimes, it's the simplest activities that create the most impactful memories—and not just memories but opportunities to build relationships and...

What good can it possibly be to have a difficult child? Or a teen who struggles with sin? Or a child who rebels against you?

The task of taking your teen from looking for ways to go as far as they can with the person to whom they're attracted, to helping them understand...

How a parent responds to this admission can shape their relationship with their child for years. It is in these trying times that the opportunity...

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many families, but for those with loved ones suffering from eating disorders, it can be a...

Halloween and being scared can be a lot of fun if you take the time to find movies that are scary but not too scary, funny but not too raunchy, and...

People and their theories have hijacked our educational system, kicked God from the classroom, and force-fed our kids’ ideologies.

When I asked my young adults how they know I love them, one replied: "Knowing I'm loved is enough because you tell me often. And if you see that...

Parenting in the real world is hard. I often felt ill-equipped, and honestly, frustrated with myself. There were times I hurt my daughter. I said...

Above all, remember our goal as parents isn’t to save our teenagers—that’s for God—but it is to stay true to the gospel as we love and care for our...